Italy kingdom postage stamps year 1928 Emmanuel Philibert lot

The Kingdom of Italy issued commemorative postage stamps in 1928 celebrating the 400th anniversary of Emmanuel Philibert, Duke of Savoy (1528-1580). These stamps typically feature Emmanuel Philibert in various poses such as in battle or on horseback.

Key points about the 1928 Italy Emmanuel Philibert stamps:

• They commemorate the 400th anniversary of Emmanuel Philibert’s birth.
• Denominations include 10 lira, 20 lira, 1.25 lira, and others.
• Colors for some stamps are blue-green and red-brown, or blackish green and bright mauve for the 20 lira.
• They are cataloged in stamp catalogs (e.g., Scott #203).
• These stamps are collectible and can be found in mint and used conditions.
• The 20 lira blackish green and bright mauve stamp is noted to have a high catalog valuation (around £900).
• The stamps are generally well-regarded by collectors of Italian Kingdom issues.

If referring to a “lot” of these stamps, it may mean a collection or group of various denominations and conditions of these Emmanuel Philibert commemoratives from 1928, often sought by thematic or historical collectors.